Comparison

Impulse Mode vs Anger Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Impulse Mode

Features
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Impulse is a guided experiment for changing a stuck behavior β€” with structure, not willpower. Instead of focusing only on planning or reflection, Impulse helps you work through urges in the moment they arise. You begin with a free baseline to observe patterns, then run a short experiment to test what actually works for you. Features: β€’ Free baseline to understand triggers and patterns β€’ In-the-moment intervention tracking β€’ Daily reflection and structured adjustments β€’ Anonymous by design β€” no name or email required Impulse is a non-clinical tool for self-observation and experimentation. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment.

About

Anger Control

This app helps you understand and manage anger by identifying triggers, practicing calming exercises, and building healthier habits. It offers personalized plans, journaling, and progress tracking to help you respond rather than react to challenging emotions.

Highlights
  • Guided reset exercises
  • Trigger and mood insights
  • Daily check-ins
  • Unlimited journaling
  • Progress reports
  • Achievement tracking
Features
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AngerEase, Master Your Anger, One Day at a Time. Feeling like anger controls you instead of the other way around? AngerEase helps you understand your triggers, calm down in the moment, and build lasting habits so you can respond instead of react. Whether you're short-tempered at work, snapping at people you love, or just tired of feeling out of control, AngerEase builds a personalized, judgment-free plan around your specific patterns. WHAT YOU GET Guided Reset Exercises: quick breathing, grounding, and calming exercises for the moment anger hits Trigger & Mood Insights: track what sets you off and how your body reacts, and start spotting the pattern before it spirals Daily Check-Ins: gentle reminders at times that work for your schedule Unlimited Journaling: reflect, process, and let go of what's weighing on you Weekly & Monthly Reports: see your progress over time, not just day to day Progress Achievements: small wins add up OUR PROMISE No judgment, no pressure, just steady, realistic progress. Some days will be easier than others, and that's okay. AngerEase meets you where you are. WHY IT WORKS Anger isn't something to suppress, it's something to understand. AngerEase helps you catch the emotions that show up before anger (stress, hurt, feeling unheard) so you can pause, breathe, and choose your next move instead of letting anger choose it for you. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS AngerEase offers a 3-day free trial in the yearly plan, followed by auto-renewing subscription options: Monthly: $9.99/month Yearly: $59.99/year (save 50%) Lifetime Access: $49.90 one-time payment Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. No payment is required during the free trial, and you can cancel before it ends at no charge. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available in the app. They can also be checked here: Privacy Policy: https://www.angerease.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.angerease.app/terms Support: https://www.zappsco.com/contact AngerEase is not a replacement for professional therapy or medical care. If you're in crisis or need immediate support, please contact a licensed professional or local emergency services. Start building a calmer version of yourself, download AngerEase today.

Screenshots

Impulse Mode4 screens
Anger Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impulse Mode at none against Anger Control's 2. Anger Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Anger Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Impulse Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 5 level
Impulse Mode versus Anger Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse ModeAnger Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size139 MB70 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMichael DawsonZappsco Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Impulse Mode

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Anger Control

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Impulse Mode free?
Impulse Mode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anger Control free?
Anger Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulse Mode or Anger Control have ads?
Neither Impulse Mode nor Anger Control shows ads.

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